Flickers Road Film Festival Finalist: ELSA - Rebecca King and Nina Yndis

Summary In this episode of Gem's Journals, I chat to Rebecca King, a director, and Nina Yndis, an actor and producer, about their short film Elsa. The film is set in Nazi-occupied Norway and is based on true events. The conversation focuses on their journeys in the entertainment industry and the challenges they faced. The key themes include the importance of perseverance, the balance between personal and professional relationships, the challenges of being an actor and producer, the process of making a historical film, and the importance of celebrating achievements. Takeaways Perseverance is key in achieving success in any industry. Balancing personal and professional relationships is important. Being an actor and producer requires careful time management and prioritization. Making a historical film involves intense research and finding a balance between accuracy and artistic interpretation. It is important to celebrate achievements, no matter how big or small. The Journey to Creating Elsa The Importance of Celebrating Achievements "If you want to create something, if you have a desire to do something, if something is in your heart that you want to achieve, because you think it's worthwhile, especially if you think it will be a positive impact on other people's life, then it's totally worth doing." "We've always kind of admired each other from afar. We even lived together at one point." "It's so good to kind of keep almost the opposite, you know, on set." Sound Bites: Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of ELSA 03:00 The Journey to Creating Elsa 05:26 Balancing Personal and Professional Relationships 07:24 The Challenges of Being an Actor and Producer 11:37 Making a Historical Film: Research and Artistic Interpretation 14:21 The Importance of Celebrating Achievements Gem x